St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-29

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given point. Estimates of the num-
ber in line vary from $1,000 to 10000,
the latter being nearest the mark. There
was no let up to the rain until long after
the divisions had disbanded. When
the head of the column reached the re-
viewing stand the commander-in-chief
and his staff took up their positions upon
the reviewing stand, Gen. Fairchlld
standing bare-headed, and repeatedly
bowling in recognition of the enthusiaS-
tic greeting which was accorded him. by
the comrades as they passed by. Along
the line of march were thousands of the
boys in blue who thought 1T too wet to
march. In the balcony of the grand
stand, Commander-in-Chief Fairchild
and Gen. Sherman, partly protected
from the storm,
BOWED TO THE BOYS
as they passed, acknowledging continu-
ally the rousing cheers that went up
from each post as they filed by in COM
pany front. Here and there throughout
the different divisions marched col
Ored post, and their salute was invaria-
bly, signal for applause from those in
the grand stand, which several times
was taken up by the crowd and pre-
lOnged into hearty cheer. The drip
ping flags received much boiSterous no
tice, and as a squad carrying the tattered
remnants of battle flags passed by
the enthusiasm became unbounded.
Throughout the column an occasional
warrior carried cane or a pole on
which was dangling chicken, leg OF
mutton, side of bacon, cabbage or some
other representative of fOraging eXpe-
ditiOn or cOmmiSSary stores. AS the right
of the line reached its destination the
troops broke ranks and fastened back
to the reviewing stand to get a glimpse
of the commanders. They came with
rush that threatened the destruction OF
the rest of the column. but the mounted
staff of the Illinois division soon forced
way through the crowd and cleared
passage At 1:30 o'clock the Sons of
Veterans brought up the rear and the
crowd made a rush for the grand stand
to see and shake hands with "Uncle
Billy" The general refused to respond
to the numerous calls for speech, and
finding an opportunity slipped into Il
carriage and was quickly driven away.
The encampment opened in due form
in the entertainment hall of the eXp0si
tion building at p. m. The commander
in-chief, Gen. Fairchild. presided. The
following committee on credentials was
appointed: Adjt. Gen. Gray, Thomas
G. Stewart, of Pennsylvania; John
Stewart, of Ohio, and E. Henry jerks,
of Rhode Island.
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS
of the commander-in-chief, which was
very long, was then presented.
The general began by sending greetings to
the people of the Pacific coast for the hospi-
tality and cordial reception of last year. He
sincerely congratulated the order that they
were permitted to gather in this great metro
polls, and thanked the citizens of st. Louis
for their generous welcome. He was pleaSeq
to announce the evidence of the permanent
and healthy growth of the Grand Army of
the Republic, and for the strong love of the
order entertained by the loyal people of this
country. That this may continue, he earn
estly cautioned every member that he keepa
watchful guard over himself when he acts
or speaks as a member of the G. A. r.. and
not unconsciously further schemes foreign
to the legitimate purposes OF the organizations
Article 8, forbidding the use of the organ. iza-
ton for partisan purposes had, SO far as he
knew, been strictly obeyed in letter and
spirit. From Adjt. Gen. Gray's report he
learned that the total number of membe >,
borne on the rolls of the order at the LIST
national encampment was 376. 495.
THE NUMBER REPORTED
June 80, 1887, was 372,674; actual gain,
46, 157. The increase of members in ninety
days ending June 80, 1887, in good standing.
members. In the last five quarters there
| have been mustered into the Grand Army
| T2,355, There were reported June 30, 1887,
in good standing 1876, ,562; suspended. %,
372,674, an increase in membership
that must be gratifying to all members.
| The amount reported expended in charity
| from March, 1886, to March, 1897 inclusive,
is S253, ,934.43. This money was disbursed
| to 1860 comrades and their families, and
$500 were assisted, giving 26,606 individu-
ais who had received benefits during the
| 10 had n a
department of Idaho, and appointed W. HI.
| Nye, of Boise City. Idoho. as provisional
commander, and also established the pro-
visional department of Arizona, Comrade A
commander During the year death had
claimed 3406 members. He selected for
special notice John A. Logan, who i'll life had
manifested his love not only in words but
by active public and private efforts
Did any poor, manned, helpless
veteran need an advocate, did the
| Grand Army need defender, his was the first
| name that came to the lips and he was never
appealed to in vain.T patent for the Grand
| Army badge has been duly transferred and is
| now the property of the order. The council
of administration has invested $4,000 of
| the surplus funds of the order in bonds of
| the United States. What is asked now in the
way of general pensions has been asked for
years. 1t is not demanding too much. Many
| members are of the honest opinion that it is
| not enough, favorlng a broader measure of
| relief which will embrace all who served a
certain length of time and can show an hon.
orable discharge, commonly called the serv-
ice pension bill.
A MINNESOTIAN ROBBED.
The Junior commander made short
response and presented the case of A.
j. Judkin to the encampment, who had
been robbed of all his money and left
destitute with his family in the city.
On motion the matter was referred to
the committee of administration with
power to act and Past Department Com
mander Thomas, of Minnesota, stated
that he understood that the man was a
member of the department of Mime
sofa, and if so Minnesota would take
care of him. The society passed reso-
lutions agreeing to cooperate in the
erection of a monument to John A.
Logan, and also lookiog to the reception
| of the gift of the cottage at Mt. Nc
Gregor, where Gen Grant died.
The fifth annual convention of the
Women's Relief corps was held this
afternoon. The membership is $1,000.
THE MINNESOTA MEN.